MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT Social-Emotional Learning Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and building community and relationships plays a critical role in a student's success. SEL intentionally creates a caring, participatory, and equitable learning environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and supported while learning. With the focus of SEL and building strong positive relationships in the 2020-21 school year, District staff will be able to meet students where they are at socially, emotionally, and academically, to help set up our students for success this year and in the future. Why does SEL matter? Building social and emotional skills are critically important for life-long mental wellness, achieving academic and career success, and enhancing social connections. Students require supportive adults to teach and model these skills at home and at school. In order for young people to engage and learn, we need to create environments that promote a positive sense of well-being and healthy connections between peers and with adults. Focusing first on secure relationships and emotional safety, and prioritizing social and emotional competence alongside the academics is fundamental to quality instruction. Student services staff and school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) teams will be providing resources for staff and families and collaborating with staff to embed SEL competencies into daily instruction in the areas of: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decisionmaking. Student services staff will also collaborate with community-based agencies to support students and families in obtaining basic needs and mental health resources. Who do I contact if I am concerned or have questions regarding the social and emotional well being of my child? If you have questions or concerns regarding the well being of your child, please contact a student services staff member at your child’s school (counselor, social worker, or psychologist) and they can assist you. Student Services staff members are listed within each school’s website.
FALL PLAN: STARTING THE SCHOOL YEAR
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